Tag Archives: Sebastian Ibeagha

Funky Cold Medina / Ep 317 / Blue City Radio

Episode 317:

NYCFC took advantage of a tired and undisciplined Philadelphia Union side on Saturday and earned another important three points in the early MLS season.

Goals by Jesus Medina and Taty Castellanos secured the victory, but it was also another great defensive performance as the club held Philly to zero shots on target.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the game and share some audio from Sean Johnson, Sebastian Ibeagha and Ronny Deila.

Mitri Making Waves, Plus Some Stadium Updates With Chris Campbell / Ep 297 / Blue City Radio

Episode 297:

NYCFC took another early lead on Saturday down in Florida. A fourth minute volley from Alexandru Mitrita started off a thrilling first half in a game where the club would need all of its five subs to hold on to the victory.

This week Mike, Jon, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the key points of this road victory.

Then they invite Chris Campbell (@SoupInNYC2) to the show to get his opinion of the game. Chris also fills the listeners in on the most recent stadium news from The Outfield.org.

In the last segment Mike, J.R and Chris discuss the wild rumors surrounding Designated Player, Alexandru Mitrita, following his departure from the club for International Duty with Romania.

Bound For Glory / Ep 249 / Blue City Radio

Episode 249:

NYCFC stumbled in New England on Sunday, but that’s nothing new. NYCFC has only one win and one draw in their five previous trips to Gilette Stadium. The 2-0 loss to the would keep NYCFC from earning the first place spot in the eastern conference, but only for a short time as Columbus Crew would pitch in and defeat Philadelphia securing the number one spot and home field for New York up through the MLS Cup Final.

That drama all unfolded in real time as the players watched huddled in the Gilette locker room. This week Mike, Jon and J.R. look at the two games from this week. They look at the implications of NYCFC holding the number one seed and they also share post game interviews from Ronald Matarrita, Sean Johnson, Tony Rocha, Sebastian Ibeagha and Heber.

To VAR Or Not To VAR / Ep 246 / Blue City Radio

Episode 246:

Another Thursday episode for Blue City Radio. This week Mike and J.R. talk about the big story from the two games, VAR. Dylan Butler from MLSSoccer.com and Pro Soccer USA joins the show to discuss his time as the media pool reporter covering NYCFC.

The guys also look at the upcoming schedule and where they think NYCFC will place at the end of the season. Also included are locker room interviews with Taty Castellanos, Jesus Medina, Alex Ring, Anton Tinnerholm, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, Ben Sweat and Sebastian Ibeagha.

A Brace For Taty / Ep 236 / Blue City Radio

Episode 236:

NYCFC welcomed first place Philadelphia Union to Yankee Stadium last week. Dome Torrent chose a defensive plan to face the potent Union attack and that plan failed early. Lucky for NYCFC, Torrent also had a back up plan, go back to the formation that has been working for the team for the past eight games.

Mike, Jon and J.R. take a look at the game from Saturday and discuss the key plays. They also share some audio from Keaton Parks, Sebastian Ibeagha, Brad Stuver and Ben Sweat.

Trois Points Sur La Route / Ep 228 / Blue City Radio

NYCFC began their four game road trip with a dominant performance against a weakened Montreal Impact last Saturday in Stade Saputo. The Boys in Blue continue to demonstrate a more solid understanding of Dome Torrent’s newly adapted system. The team improved both on the attack creating two goals and countless chances while also holding the Impact to zero shots on target.

In this week’s episode Mike, Jon, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the highlights of the game. They also share some of the listener’s perspectives of NYCFC through the first 10 games of the 2019 season.

There is also post game audio from Sebastian Ibeagha, Sean Johnson, Ben Sweat and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi

Not Skipping a Beat / Ep 184 / Blue City Radio

Episode 184:

Domenec Torrent stepped into the limelight Saturday afternoon.  He took charge of his first training session and then lead NYCFC to victory over Toronto FC on Sunday.  We all can agree, the team on the field was Patrick’s but it did not take long for Torrent to start making even slight adjustments to improve NYCFC’s game play and ultimately earn the three points at home.

This week Mike, Jon and J.R. discuss the new head coach’s debut.  We also hear from Anton Tinnerholm, Ben Sweat, Sebastian Ibeagha and Jo Inge Berget post game.  And then there’s some World Cup talk and NYCFC Academy discussion.

Villa Gets 400 and 401, But More Importantly NYCFC Get 3 / Ep 171 / Blue City Radio

Episode 171:

David Villa was recently criticized for being a ball hog.  On Sunday April 29, versus FC Dallas, Villa proved his detractors wrong being a distributor and playmaker creating multiple chances for NYCFC and having a key pass on the team’s first goal.

Mike, Mike and J.R. look back at the game and break down the key plays.  Mike also brings back locker room quotes from Alex Ring, Anton Tinnerholm, Jon Lewis, Ben Sweat and Sebastian Ibeagha.

100 Caps For Villa and a Grand Welcome for Tinnerholm / Ep 159 / Blue City Radio

Episode 159:

Yankee Stadium welcomed the NYCFC crowd for the first time in 2018.  Almost 26,000 were treated to solid display of Patrick Vieira’s vision of NYCFC’s style.  While the game wasn’t perfect and the Galaxy were able to create some chances, NYCFC dictated the tempo of the game up until the final 15 minutes.

Mike, Jon and J.R. discuss the key plays to the game.  J.R. draws a line in the sand over the play of Rodney Wallace and for once Mike defends Wallace and his contributions to the club.  In the end NYCFC was good enough to hold on to the narrow 2-1 margin for the Home Opening victory.